Profile
I am a homeowner in the UK with a full UK driving licence. At 36 years old I am a friendly, helpful and confident person, and have demonstrated the ability to work on my own or within a team. Throughout my career I have taken a great deal of pride in my work and have always performed to the best of my ability in a logical and efficient manner, showing a high level of competence. I always apply a mature, hard working attitude and have adopted this when helping colleagues or customers with work issues. Over my working career I have shown that I am a reliable person with excellent attendance and punctuality records. A conscientious attitude combined with my other qualities would make me a valuable asset to any future employer.
Work Experience
Current Employment Job Title: Major Project and Specification Manager
Jaga Heating Products UK, Bromyard Road, Ledbury,
Jan 2015 – Present
My new role within Jaga enables me to expand my expertise across our vast range of high quality products.
I am now responsible for the growth and specification of all Jaga products in the Midlands, North of England and Scotland.
In order to perform this task I am in constant contact with Architects, Consultants, Main Contractors and Contractors in order for me to ensure that every stage of the project runs smoothly.
This will be tough but at the same time very achievable. This will take the annual Jaga turnover from £7m to £10.
Now I am focused purely on generating specifications for our Demand Controlled Ventilation System and Fan Assisted Heating and Cooling Systems, I am now finishing 2015 with a solid specification pipeline of around £1.7m (75% ventilation). Obviously it takes some time for these projects to come to fruition but I am now in a position to significantly increase my current sales of £700k (90% Ventilation) in 2016
Previous Employment Job Title: Technical Sales Manager
Jaga Heating Products UK
June 2007 – Dec 2014
Jaga are a leading manufacturer in the heating industry and provide a range of high quality of wall-mounted, free standing and in-floor heating and cooling solutions.
I am responsible for all specifications, design, installation assistance and after sales assistance of all dynamic products in the north of England.
Dealing with both Mechanical & Electrical contractors and consultants.
I was not only tasked with increasing sales of our Demand Controlled School Ventilation System and Fan Assisted Heating Products but also to have a major influence in developing these products to ensure that we were providing our clients with both the most efficient products possible at the correct price.
In 2007 sales of the School Ventilation System were £0. Initially the product we had was very unreliable and difficult to install. Despite this sales in the North increased to around £200 – £250k in the first year.
Over the next few years the product was in constant development until we arrived at the current version. During this time I was also responsible for generating our “Ventilation in Schools CPD” which has proved to be a very valuable tool and I am responsible for delivering this presentation in the north of England.
Being tasked with being involved at every stage of a project meant that the amount of time available to prospect for new business was limited, this meant that the annual sales did not increase as quickly as we would have liked. In the North of England we managed to increase sales to around £600k before the recession hit and most of the BSF School initiatives were disbanded.
By the end of 2014 we saw a major increase in School and Commercial build and as such we managed to increase northern sales to around £750 – £800k
Actionair Job Title: Northern Area Sales Manager
South Street, Whitstable, Kent
Jan 2005 – June 2007
Actionair provides solutions for smoke and fire control as well as waterside control fan coil units.
I was responsible for all specifications, design and installation assistance of all smoke and fire control systems in the north of England. Dealing with both Mechanical & Electrical contractors and consultants.
As this was my first venture into the sales side of the industry I was apprehensive as to how I would perform but I quickly settled in and began to make sales. My background experience enabled me to be able to talk to the consultants on a technical level and also to assist the contractors on a more practical level.
In my first year my target was approx £1,000,000 which was easily achieved. The following year the target was the same but this time my sales were approx 200% of target.
Jackson Coulson Partnership Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer
The Arch Barn, Estate Yard. Harewood, Leeds
Nov 2004 – June 2007
Jackson Coulson are a mechanical and electrical consultancy which deals with all mechanical and electrical building services including facilities management. I was responsible for designs, calculations, drafting, preparing specifications and tender documentation for all aspects of building services for various clients.
Design Associates Ltd Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer / CAD Manager
103-107 Queen Street, Morley, Leeds
June 1999 – Nov 2004
Design Associates was a mechanical and electrical consultancy, dealing with all mechanical and electrical building services.
hey have undertaken all manner of projects from hospitals, nightclubs, leisure complexes, prisons, offices and warehouses.
Among my roles and responsibilities were:
Creating high quality CAD drawings for manufacturing and install.
Aiding the designers by taking on excess design work and seeing the designs through to the finished stage.
Meeting with representatives from suppliers and manufacturers to discuss new developments.
Undertaking the commissioning of ventilation and water systems of completed buildings.
G&B Armitage Ltd Job Title: Ductwork manufacturer and installer
Unit 4, Brown Lane Industrial Park, Leeds
June 1997 – June 1999
G&B Armitage is a ductwork manufacturer in Leeds.
They provide ductwork for any manner of projects including schools, hospitals, nightclubs and restaurants.
My duty as a member of the manufacturing team was to provide a quality service to the customers and the manufacturing shop floor.
Main roles included the marking up of galvanised sheet metal to be folded or spot welded as well as following the process through to installation.
Education
Qualifications and Achievements
HNC in Building Services Engineering Day Release 2002 – 2004
Leeds College of Building
ONC in Building Services Engineering Day Release 2000 – 2002
Leeds College of Building
Advanced AutoCAD
Whitwood College, Castleford Night Classes 2001
12 GCSE’s grades A-D High School 1991 – 1996
Whitcliffe Mount School, Cleckheaton
Hobbies & Interests
I am a very active person and enjoy playing football, golf, squash and tennis. I have played golf for a number of years and was junior captain at my local club. I am captain of two football teams and also a member of my local gym. Since high school I have become a very keen snowboarder having visited various resorts in Europe.
As well as AutoCAD I am proficient in the use of Heavacomp Mechanical Designer, Microsoft word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint.
References
Available on request
